Fed-up Mom Throws Tantrum at Grocery after Son’s Non-stop Nagging to Buy Him Things

It is common for children to give their parents a tough time quite often than expected. From being cranky to throwing tantrums, there's never an uneventful day with kids in the house. But have you ever pictured a parent whining just like a baby?

You might have heard the classic idiom, "Kids will be kids." It's true that children have a lively streak and can light up any room they walk into. There's never a dull day around little ones because they possess the magical talent to lift our dampened spirits.

But truth be told, it can be quite a handful to reason with these rays of sunshine sometimes. They can be a little hard to reason with and convince because, astonishingly enough, they tend to act stubbornly and stand their ground whenever they want.

A Demanding Kid

A South African woman left the netizens in stitches after her queer response to her child's behavior went viral. She was in a grocery store with her little boy when he suddenly became demanding and started asking for stuff.

The South African parent's way of teaching her son a lesson received mixed views.

The Mother's Surprising Response

After trying to reason with her and failing, she was determined not to walk away with the embarrassment. So, she thought of a clever idea to tackle the situation and teach her son a lesson, leaving him dumbfounded!

In an unexpected turn of events, she fell to the floor and threw an enormous tantrum, rolling around and screaming at the top of her voice. Her son watched in morbid horror as his mom acted like a kid, something quite strange for a parent!

The Son's Reaction

The boy's facial expressions were a mix of shock, confusion, and plain disapproval as he looked at his mom with his arms folded and walked away. We're sure several questions would have crossed his mind then, but he knew he could not argue.

Shortly afterward, the woman got up, looked sternly at her child, and walked away. She shared the video on TikTok in March 2023, with the in-lay text reading, "No child is gonna [embarrass] me." The clip was captioned:

"Stop asking for stuff when we don't have money."

Going Viral on TikTok

The mother, who goes by the TikTok handle @thoanie9410, garnered an overwhelming response from people worldwide. As of March 16, 2023, her video has gone viral and racked up 2.8 million views, 177.9k reactions, and 6050 comments.

The South African parent's way of teaching her son a lesson received mixed views. While many supported her creative and hilarious technique, others disagreed with her tactic. Let's take a look at a few interesting comments from readers:

"The part of him folding hands and walking away finishes me."

— (@lee.dot.m) March 13, 2023

"Giving him a taste of his own medicine."

— (@basiiey_monnapula) March 14, 2023

"Give this mom a bells (sic)."

— (@mahlatsemorone) March 13, 2023

"And that was the last day he threw a tantrum (sic)."

— (@lozikeyi_teedo) March 13, 2023

"the tables have turned (sic)."

— (@neo_motaung0) March 13, 2023

"I also did this in game. that was the last tantrum. well done girl (sic)."

— (@odette_911) March 13, 2023

"Thank you this a solution for us parents (sic)."

— (@nnana_mohlala) March 16, 2023

"kids don't get embarrassed lol I think I would be embarrassed after (sic)."

— (@adelemasiteng) March 16, 2023

"it won't work on post covid babies (sic)."

— (@kefiloewamaishoane) March 16, 2023

Gaining Traction on Facebook

Interestingly, TikTok wasn't the only place where the story became a viral sensation. The fed-up parent's unique take gained traction on Facebook, racking up thousands of reactions and comments.

As with TikTok, the users were divided in their opinions. While some approved of the mother's method, others didn't like the way she handled things:

"Just give him that stare your mum used to give you ...he will just walk away...my kids know that kind of communication."

— (@novy.muzame) March 15, 2023

"Now he knows how it feels. Good lesson to the child. Although mine can't do that. I started early enough for him to know I'm authority. "Spare the rod spoil the child."

— (@grace.otanga.58) March 15, 2023

"Those saying she has failed as a mum, clearly they have not brought up children. They should know not everything is solved by caning and sometimes as a parent you get at the edge with kids stress and other life problems. She is such a great mum (sic)."

— (@chrisam.pinky) March 15, 2023

"Now..who is parenting the other.?You should be in charge by instilling discipline in that boy not doing what he does (sic)."

— (@chrisam.pinky) March 15, 2023

"You don't need to do these mum,,,,,, you should have shut his mouth when he was still young...... Twist a twig when it is still young (sic)!!!!!"

— (@mary.muhia.121) March 14, 2023

What are your thoughts on this story? Do you support or disagree with the mother's method of teaching her son a lesson?

Click here to read about a woman who was on the verge of tears because of her kid's tantrums. Seeing her condition, a kind stranger gave her $100 and a note.